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US Government’s Huawei Ban Will Probably Go Into Effect Next Mon
US Government’s Huawei Ban Will Probably Go Into Effect Next Mon

Chinese technology giant Huawei was the second-largest smartphone maker in the world at this time last year, but its fortunes have taken a downturn in 2019.

Foldable Moto Razr Reportedly On-Track for Late 2019 Debut
Foldable Moto Razr Reportedly On-Track for Late 2019 Debut

According to Cnet, Motorola initially wanted to launch the phone over the summer, but that didn't work out. It's now expecting to announce the device at the very end of 2019.

Cops Abandon High-Speed Chase When Their Tesla Battery Runs Down
Cops Abandon High-Speed Chase When Their Tesla Battery Runs Down

The chase got up to 120 mph on I-680 in Fremont, then broke off when cops noticed the car had just 6 miles of power left.

NASA Produces Stunning Simulation of a Black Hole
NASA Produces Stunning Simulation of a Black Hole

It was just this year that we got our first real look at a black hole, and it matched many of the theoretical predictions that came before the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project made history. A new NASA simulation shows us what that black hole might look like if we were closer.

Oculus CTO John Carmack Mourns the Death of Gear VR
Oculus CTO John Carmack Mourns the Death of Gear VR

Samsung was one of the first companies to embrace virtual reality with its Gear VR platform, and it looks like it might be among the first to give up on the technology. With the company's latest flagship phone lacking VR support, Oculus CTO John Carmack is sounding the alarm over this "missed opportunity."

2019 BMW X7 Review: The Best Big SUV Yet
2019 BMW X7 Review: The Best Big SUV Yet

Nearly three tons and it handles (almost) like a sports car, it carries eight, and it tows 7,700 pounds (try that in a Miata). The Mercedes-Benz GLS will be a serious challenger.

How an Article on Game Difficulty Explained My Own Modding, 18 Years L
How an Article on Game Difficulty Explained My Own Modding, 18 Years L

A new article on gaming dives into how developers and players see difficulty differently — and explains why I spent several thousand hours modding Diablo II, once upon a very long time ago.

Snag this iPhone-Sized Pocket Projector for over 60 Percent Off
Snag this iPhone-Sized Pocket Projector for over 60 Percent Off

Treat yourself to a powerful pocket projector that won’t break the bank. This Prima 1080p HD Pocket Projector is available for just $299.99—over 60 percent off for a limited time.

Apple Will Now Warn If Your Screen Is Not ‘Genuine’ After
Apple Will Now Warn If Your Screen Is Not ‘Genuine’ After

Apple is up to its now-usual tricks again. Now the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max will warn you if you replace the screen anywhere but at an Apple-authorized repair shop. Spoiler alert: The warning has nothing to do with whether you use an Apple screen or not.

Revamped Galaxy Fold Shows Damage After 24 Hours
Revamped Galaxy Fold Shows Damage After 24 Hours

Samsung is about to release the Galaxy Fold after months of refinement and damage control. A handful of units have gone out to select reviewers, and they haven't fallen apart like the original design. However, there are early signs of some issues.

Google Apologizes for Crashing Macs After Outage Blamed on Avid
Google Apologizes for Crashing Macs After Outage Blamed on Avid

Google has taken responsibility for a bug that knocked out Macs earlier this week running Avid software, but it doesn't answer all the questions around this event.

Nvidia’s New RTX Broadcast Engine Features AI-Powered Green Scre
Nvidia’s New RTX Broadcast Engine Features AI-Powered Green Scre

Nvidia has demoed a new AI application powered by the Tensor Cores in RTX cards called RTX Broadcast Engine. Among other things, the new Broadcast Engine can clip the background out of a video feed to create an artificial "green screen."